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Dec. 20, 2001 -- Thanks to Viagra, millions of men now have a new lease on their sex lives. Alas, millions of women still aren't in the mood. Studies suggest that almost half of women in the U.S. suffer from some type of sexual dysfunction, with low libido (or sex drive) at the top of list. Their th

July 20, 2001 (Washington) -- Condoms effectively prevent the spread of HIV and gonorrhea, but the jury is still out on whether they stop other sexually transmitted diseases, like chlamydia and syphilis. That's the final word of a new government report released Thursday. Some are concerned that pro-

--> May 8, 2001 -- Herpes, the saying goes, is forever. And according to one expert, it is also for everyone, no matter how old. Jerome M. Eder, MD, an ob-gyn who specializes in treating genital herpes and other sexually transmitted diseases, presented a study at the recent American College of Obste

April 17, 2001 -- Widespread, routine screening of all sexually active women aged 25 or younger for chlamydia is needed to help stave off the severe health consequences of this silent sexuallly transmitted disease, a panel of experts recommends. Chlamydia, a bacterial sexually transmitted disease (S

Feb. 9, 2001 -- Nearly one-third of young women who came to a medical clinic in Baltimore had a sexually transmitted infection that, if left untreated, could result in infertility. And not many of them knew it -- or had any symptoms. This high rate of chlamydia, a bacterial infection that is easily

Jan. 3, 2001 -- They're an effective means of preventing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, but condoms can't do any good unless they're used consistently and properly. The fact they're not has created demand for a new class of products, some 60 of which are in various stages of human test

Dec. 5, 2000 -- For the most part, rates of sexually transmitted disease have been declining around the U.S., according to a report released today. While this news is certainly welcome, the report also indicates that some areas of the country still have a lot of work to do in eliminating the spread

Oct. 4, 2000 -- Cancer of the cervix affects the lives of thousands of American women every year. While it is mostly found in heterosexual women, it also is a problem for women who have sex with other women. In recent years, research has linked cervical cancer to a sexually transmitted infection due

Sept. 20, 2000 (Toronto) -- Fledging vaccines to ward off herpes and genital warts have passed early tests on the way to the clinic. The new vaccines promise not only to prevent people from being infected but also to ward off serious complications of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as cerv

Sept. 18, 2000 (Toronto) -- Specimens collected from special tampons worked as well as a vaginal exam to diagnose vaginal trichomoniasis, a common sexually transmitted disease (STD). If the method holds up, it could lead to easier diagnosis as women test themselves and bring samples to the clinic in